New radios for the Lower Valais
Since early November, 15 new DAB+ radio stations have been available in the Sion–Martigny region. This is made possible by new technology from Switzerland.
The new radios are ad-free and stand out with freaky music, crisp cultural contributions and exciting magazine content, according to an announcement from Digris, which is building DAB+ networks for radio stations. Digris is authorized to operate digital broadcasting islands in agglomerations throughout Switzerland. The Lower Valais coverage area includes the agglomerations of Sion-Sierre and Martigny.
The new DAB technology used by Digris and the subsidization of DAB broadcasting by OFCOM create ideal conditions for new broadcasters, the press release continues. A radio broadcaster that has its program broadcast via DAB+ can be reimbursed a certain proportion of the broadcasting costs in order to promote new technologies. This share is set at a maximum of 80 percent. DAB radios do not always find new stations automatically. A station search (scan) often has to be carried out beforehand. For DAB+ users, this is still somewhat unfamiliar, but the procedure is familiar from TV sets. Here is a good guide on the subject (source: MDR):
